The "re" Python module makes use of a private copy of libpcre which is
subject to an integer overflow leading to a heap overflow (see GLSA
200508-17).

Impact
======

An attacker could target a Python-based web application (or SUID
application) that would use untrusted data as regular expressions,
potentially resulting in the execution of arbitrary code (or privilege
escalation).

Workaround
==========

Python users that don't run any Python web application or SUID
application (or that run one that wouldn't use untrusted inputs as
regular expressions) are not affected by this issue.

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug athttp://bugs.gentoo.org.